Emmetten Ski Resort Guide
Emmetten, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 3 ratings)
Recommended For | Snowboarders and Apres-Ski. |
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Total Piste Length | 37km |
Highest Lift | 1,938m |
Resort Height | 780m |
Nearest Airports | Zurich and Basel |
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Emmetten
The ski area of Emmetten is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 780m, with 37km of marked runs.
Summary
Emmetten has direct access to 37km of downhill skiing, served by a total of 14 ski lifts.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Emmetten offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Emmetten.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Emmetten is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Emmetten?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 14 November.
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Ski Area Stats
Emmetten Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3km | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19km | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13km | |
Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2km | |
Downhill Total Length | 37km | |
Cross Country Total Length | 3km | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 14 |
Altitudes & Slopes
Emmetten Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 1,938m |
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Lowest Piste | 780m |
Resort Altitude (Emmetten) | 780m |
Max Vertical | 1,158m |
Ratings & Suitability
Expert Skiers | |
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Snowboarding | |
Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Emmetten?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Nidwalden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Emmetten is Zurich, 67 minutes drive away.
Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Berne, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Milan Malpensa, Friedrichshafen, Sion and Strasbourg airports are all within three hours drive.
Zurich is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 14 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 3 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Emmetten open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.